HANKS – Leonard Arthur

Passed away in Calvary Strzelecki House, Mirboo North, with his family by his side.
Late of Meeniyan.
Loved by his wife Ethel for 66 years.
Caring and loving father & friend to Pam and Shane (dec), triplets Elizabeth and Sheila (both dec), Trevor and Mitch, Sue and Steve (dec), twin daughter Dianne (dec), Karen & Leo, Linda & Scott, Douglas & Twila.
Pa to 25 grandchildren.
Great pa Len to 18 great grandchildren.

I loved you dearly, we may meet again at the gum tree xx

Funeral Notice
Leongatha Football Netball Club 54A Roughead St, LeongathaView Map

A Funeral Service to Celebrate the life of Mr Leonard Arthur Hanks will be held at the Leongatha Football Netball Club, 54A Roughead St, Leongatha, on WEDNESDAY (November 12th, 2025) commencing at 11:00am.

 

   This Funeral will be live streamed, to view please CLICK HERE.

Following the Service, the Funeral will proceed to the Leongatha Cemetery for interment.

Tributes
  1. Loved brother of Joy and John (dec) Hayward
    Adored Uncle of Wayne and Linda, Garry and Robyn (dec), Stephen (dec), Darren and Natalie, Brett and Sandra, Jodie and their families.
    Forever in our hearts ❤️

    Joy Hayward November 7, 2025
  2. A life well lived

    Beloved father and father-in-law of Karen & Leo Argento.

    Adored Pa to Larissa & Jamie, Steven (Dec.), Rebecca & Neil, Bridget & Dale, Nicholas & Johannah and Anthony & Melissa.

    Pa Len to Zoe and Alex.

    Give Steven a hug from all of us.

    Off on his last tractor trek with his trusty Grey Fergie.

    Karen Argento November 7, 2025
  3. Time to rest, your work is done

    Loved father and father in law of Pam and Shane (dec)Robinson.

    Loved Pa of Emma & James, Beth, Nathan and Louise.

    Great Pa to Finn and Tilly.

    A life well lived with your love of food and cooking, camping and adventure.

    Forever in our hearts.

    Until we meet again Dad

    Pam Robinson November 8, 2025
  4. Loved Uncle of Heather Kurrle and family. Loving thoughts are with you all at this very sad time. You had a wonderful full life .

    Heather Kurrle November 8, 2025
  5. LEN, Our loved friend, with an amazing sense of humour and knowledge.
    We will miss our long chats and your cheeky smile!
    Forever in our memories are the good times we had together.
    God Bless, Peter, Brenda, Sonya, Rachel, Luke & Francine.

    Peter & Brenda Webb & family November 8, 2025
  6. A true gentleman and legend.
    Loved father and stepfather of Trevor and Michelyn
    Loved Pa and step Pa to Carl, Cassandra and Trishia
    Great Pa to Parker, Rylan and Bodhi
    Rest easy mate.

    Trevor Hanks November 9, 2025
  7. Loved brother and brotherinlaw to Alan and Leonie loved uncle to Micheal and Wendy, Lisa and Steve and Cindy great uncle to 7 Justin,Kelly,Alkira,Tyla,Sebastian Zara and Tate,freind of Paul. RiP

    Alan Hanks November 9, 2025
  8. Rest peacefully Uncle Len .
    A kind gentle man with the most wonderful laugh .
    My thoughts are with you all , at this sad time .
    XX Bronwyn Porter

    Bronwyn Porter November 9, 2025
  9. Miss our chats every night dad.
    Loved father and father-in-law of Linda and Scott.
    Loved Pa to Tam &Mat, Stacey & Aaron, Sammy, Mike & Val,Chris&Liz
    Great grandpa to Indi,Ollie,Addi,Eloise,Amelia,Drew,Lyla,
    Trystin,Zachery,Savannah.
    Our world has changed forever. Keep dancing in heaven .
    Loved by us all
    Linda Sewell

    Linda Sewell November 9, 2025
  10. Hanks Leonard Arthur (Len) 19-3-1936 to 4-11-2025 age 89.

    Loved by his wife Ethel of 66 years.

    Respected and loved father of Pam (Elizabeth & Shiela Both Dec) Trevor, Susan (Dianne dec) Karen, Linda, Douglas and friend to all their partners.
    Pa to 25 Grandchildren
    Pa Len to 18 Great Grandchildren.

    “I am heartbroken that you are gone, but the memories we shared will comfort me every day” Ethel ❤️❤️❤️

    Ethel Hanks November 10, 2025
  11. Our thoughts are with the families at this difficult time. May your loving memories help you through each day.
    Deepest sympathy.
    Rod and Pam Bethune

    Pam Bethune November 10, 2025
  12. Dear Len haven’t known you for long but absolutely love everything about you, your granddaughter is married to my son and I am hoping the love of
    machinery will carry through this next generation you are gone but never forgotten xx

    Deb November 10, 2025
  13. Len was a great contributor to the farming community.Always positive and supportive. He was instrumental in helping me in my career which will always be appreciated. My apologies but I am away on Wednesay. John Mulvany

    John Mulvany November 10, 2025
  14. Sincere condolences to Mrs Hanks, Trev and families. Such sad news thinking of you all at this time, with Love Susanne Carter x

    Susanne Carter November 11, 2025
  15. Our sincere condolences to all of Lens family. A fine man resting peacefully. Ron and Jeanie Funnell and family. 💐

    Ron and Jeanie Funnell November 11, 2025
  16. Working the land to become a man
    From cream to milk, with pigs, chickens, sheep, crops and bullocks in between. Building sheds, houses and tractors from boxes. You always tried to teach us that the meaning of a hard day’s work will one day pay. Through rags to riches, sweat and pain. Ethel always said “you’ll only ever have one dad”

    Love Douglas & Twila, Josh, Rhys & Claire, Jacob & Bree, Tristan & Gabbie, Alex & Harvey, Rory & Amber and Astrid.

    Douglas Hanks November 11, 2025
  17. Len
    Our wonderful family friend who has always been caring and supportive throughout our lives. We will always remember time spent together and you will be in our thoughts and hearts forever 💕

    Tim and Janine Duggan and family November 12, 2025
  18. Condolences to Ethel, Karen, Leo & family. and the extended Hanks family
    Beautiful gentleman full of love & laughter.
    sending lots of love xx
    Christine & John

    Christine Moloney November 12, 2025
  19. Deepest sympathy to Ethel and all the family from Meryl Pyle..

    Meryl Pyle November 12, 2025
  20. Wishing Ethal and family our deepest condolences on the loss of the great Len! All our love, Rachel (Webb) Scott, William, Lachlan and Mia xx

    Rachel Holdsworth November 12, 2025
  21. Fond memories of our next door neighbour for many years . Condolences to Ethel and family . Jan Belton (McCaughan).

    Jan Belton November 12, 2025
  22. To a very special man who always welcomed you when you see him sadly I didn’t catch up as I should have always in our heart and memories love from the Cortale ,and to the the family’s God Bless you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Robert maria matt jordan November 12, 2025